Costeño Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Costeño Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a waiting game. The first days of August are offering some chest-to-head high swell from the NE, but the wind is a pest—cross-onshore and choppy. The water is a warm 83°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The energy is moderate but messy (349). I’d say hold off until Tuesday afternoon when the wind goes glassy east of the storm. That’s when the NE swell at 5ft cleans up nicely, and the vibe gets good. The period is a short 8 seconds, so expect a bit of a bumpy ride, but clean shoulders for a beginner-friendly wave.

The real standout hits on Wednesday, 5th August. The swell holds at 6ft from the NE, and we’ve got glassy conditions all day—morning and afternoon. The combined energy is solid (680), and the wind is dead calm. This is your best window for a long, clean session. The beach is exposed and consistent, so you won’t be waiting long between sets. It’s beginner-friendly at this size, and the crowds are only *sometimes* an issue, so you’ll have plenty of room.

Thursday, 6th August, keeps the glassy theme going, but the swell drops a little to 5ft, and the energy drops off (221). Still a fun, small-wave day for the log or a fish.

After that, from Friday 7th into the second week, the wind turns back cross-onshore and the surf gets a bit lumpy. The swell builds through the 8th and 9th, hitting 8ft on Saturday, but the wind is onshore and the period remains short. That’s getting into the size where it’s fun for stronger paddlers, but the chop makes it a handful. The energy is moderate to strong (699), but the quality is marginal.

The second week, from 10th August onward, the swell stays in the 7ft to 8ft range, with periods creeping up to 9 seconds. That’s a bit more push, but the cross-onshore chop sticks around. The best of the late window might be Saturday afternoon, 15th August, when the swell hits 8ft from the NE and the wind goes cross-offshore from the SSE (9 mph), cleaning it up. The energy is strong (974) and the report says “very good surf conditions.” That’s a promising one, but it’s a long way out—keep an eye on it.

Through the final days, the swell stays solid but the wind is a mixed bag. Nothing else screams “drop everything and go,” but the first Wednesday and that Saturday in the second week are your best bets.

Stay salty.

Rusty.

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